I 72 Opportunity Corridor Regional & State Incentives

EB-5 Foreign Investor Program

The EB-5 program was created to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. All 3 counties along the I-72 Corridor are eligible EB-5 TEA counties. Project...

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Enterprise Zones

Businesses looking to locate in an Enterprise Zone along the I-72 Corridor are in luck! All three counties can offer zone benefits. Western Illinois Economic Development Authority Zone Jacksonville/Morgan County Zone

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New Market Tax Credits

New Market Tax Credits allow individual and corporate investors to receive a tax credit against their federal income tax in exchange for making equity investments in certain qualifying areas. Along the...

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Revolving Loan Funds

Businesses located along the I-72 Corridor have the ability to apply for loan funding from one of several low interest revolving loan funds. Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials Revolving...

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Tax Increment Financing Districts

Several communites along the I-72 Opportunity Corridor have Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts. Each community uses its TIF in different ways to stimulate private investment. Contact each community to learn more about...

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Advantage Illinois

The Advantage Illinois program is designed to provide Illinois businesses and entrepreneurs with access to the capital they need to start new companies and expand existing business. The program is...

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The Department of Commerce CEO's Community Development Fund

Part of the Neighborhood Recovery Initiative, starting in November and available until funds are depleted. The Department of Commerce is partnering with financial institutions with strong small business lending backgrounds...

Category: State, Business

Regional and State Incentives

Harpole’s Heartland Lodge Brings Over 20,000 People to the I-72 Corridor